Mar 2, 2013 | 59:54The House PBO warns government shipbuilding costs are off the mark AudioThe House PBO warns government shipbuilding costs are off the mark Mar 2, 2013 | 59:54This week on The House, Evan Solomon sits down with Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page to discuss his latest report on the purchase of joint support ships. Why did Page conclude that the government's estimated costs are off the mark? We also get reaction to Page's report from the Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board, Andrew Saxton. Former Conservative senator Michael Fortier joins us to talk about why he believes the Senate is useless, and what he thinks should happen to it. MP Claude Patry started the week in the NDP caucus, and end it as a member of the Bloc Quebecois. CBC political blogger Kady O'Malley talks about the politics of floor-crossing.
Mar 2, 2013 | 11:19The House NDP MP Charlton discusses EI file AudioThe House NDP MP Charlton discusses EI file Mar 2, 2013 | 11:19Unrest surrounding employment insurance reform and the way Service Canada inspectors are tackling fraud have put the spotlight on the federal government's handling of the EI file. We ask the NDP's Human Resources and Skills development critic Chris Charlton for her take.
Feb 23, 2013 | 48:30The House Questions remain after senator Duffy promises to repay living expenses AudioThe House Questions remain after senator Duffy promises to repay living expenses Feb 23, 2013 | 48:30This week on The House, Evan Solomon gets National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo's first reaction to the appointment of a new Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister, Bernard Valcourt. Senator Mike Duffy wants to put the questions about where he lives to rest. Will his decision to repay thousands of dollars in living expenses allow him to turn the page? We hear from Senator Duffy, the NDP's ethics critic Charlie Angus, and CBC senior political correspondent Terry Milewski. Will more pipelines be good or bad for the Canadian economy? Canadian Auto Workers Union economist Jim Stanford and the Director and Palmer Chair in Public Policy for the University of Calgary Jack Mintz bring us two very different views.
Feb 16, 2013 | 48:29The House Wall raises concerns about Obama's State of the Union AudioThe House Wall raises concerns about Obama's State of the Union Feb 16, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall joins Evan Solomon to explain why he thinks Barack Obama’s state of the union address pushes the Keystone XL pipeline debate to a new level. Former Auditor General Sheila Fraser discusses how to address the need for more transparency in the House of Commons and in the Senate. Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae reacts to John Duncan's resignation as Aboriginal Affairs Minister. Finally, we ask: where should the line be drawn when it comes to funding religious charities?
Feb 9, 2013 | 48:29The House Scandals hit the Red Chamber AudioThe House Scandals hit the Red Chamber Feb 9, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, scandals hit the Red Chamber. How do controversies surrounding Senators Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy, and Mac Harb affect the future of the Senate? Retired Progressive Conservative Senator Lowell Murray joins Evan Solomon with his take. Then, is foreign aid going to be at heart of the next clash between Ottawa and Quebec? Quebec's Minister of International Relations Jean-Francois Lisée explains why Quebec is creating its own foreign aid agency. Also this week, European and Canadian negotiators met in Ottawa to try to hash out the remaining sticking points of a free trade deal. Trade expert Laura Dawson, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and former Ambassador to the United States Derek Burney join Evan to discuss what’s really at stake with this Canada-EU trade agreement. And finally, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney explains why Canadians who commit acts of terrorism and who are dual citizens should be stripped of their Canadian citizenship.
Feb 9, 2013 | 48:29The House Scandals hit the Red Chamber AudioThe House Scandals hit the Red Chamber Feb 9, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, scandals hit the Red Chamber. What do controversies surrounding Senators Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy, and Mac Harb affect the future of the Senate? Retired Progressive Conservative Senator Lowell Murray joins Evan Solomon to with his take. Then, is foreign aid going to be at heart of the next clash between Ottawa and Quebec? Quebec's Minister of International Relations Jean-Francois Lisée explains why Quebec is creating its own foreign aid agency. Also this week, European and Canadian negotiators met in Ottawa to try to hash out the remaining sticking points of a free trade deal. Trade expert Laura Dawson, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and former Ambassador to the United States Derek Burney join Evan to discuss what’s really at stake with this Canada-EU trade agreement. Finally, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney explains why Canadians who commit acts of terrorism and who are dual citizens should be stripped of their Canadian citizenship.
Feb 2, 2013 | 51:43The House PBO warns that the system is broken AudioThe House PBO warns that the system is broken Feb 2, 2013 | 51:43This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks with the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Kevin Page, about the end of his term, and his relationship with the federal government. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has been a critic of the governments promotion of the Keystone XL pipeline, he stops by to tell us why. Then, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada, John Bennett, tells us why civil disobedience may be an option for opposing any new pipeline project, and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver gives us some government reaction to both of them. Finally, Toronto Star reporter Tonda McCharles and National Post columnist John Ivison look at Parliament's return.
Jan 26, 2013 | 48:29The House Ontario Liberals choose a new leader, Premier AudioThe House Ontario Liberals choose a new leader, Premier Jan 26, 2013 | 48:29This week, The House was at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention where delegates had gathered to vote for a new leader. What are the challenges ahead for Dalton McGuinty's successor? We hear from former Liberal Premier David Peterson, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, as well as opposition leaders Tim Hudak and Andea Horwath.
Jan 19, 2013 | 48:29The House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training AudioThe House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training Jan 19, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks at the operational readiness of the Canadian Forces. Retired General Andrew Leslie talks about the consequences of increased spending on things such as consultants, while cutting spending on training for soldiers. We also get reaction from the Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Lawson. Brad Wall, the Premier of Saskatchewan, and Robert Ghiz, Premier of PEI, , explain a new deal among Canada's provinces and territories to purchase six widely-used generic drugs and save 100 million dollars in the process. Gary Doer, Canada's ambassador to the United States, looks forward to President Obama's inauguration on Monday. Finally, the CBC's Neil Sandell explores the concept of "social finance". We also speak to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, Diane Finley.
Jan 19, 2013 | 1:08:37The House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training (extended version) AudioThe House Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to training (extended version) Jan 19, 2013 | 1:08:37This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks at the operational readiness of the Canadian Forces. Retired General Andrew Leslie talks about the consequences of increased spending on things such as consultants, while cutting spending on training for soldiers. We also get reaction from the Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Lawson. Brad Wall, the Premier of Saskatchewan, and Robert Ghiz, Premier of PEI, , explain a new deal among Canada's provinces and territories to purchase six widely-used generic drugs and save 100 million dollars in the process. Gary Doer, Canada's ambassador to the United States, looks forward to President Obama's inauguration on Monday. Finally, the CBC's Neil Sandell explores the concept of "social finance". We also speak to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, Diane Finley.
Jan 19, 2013 | 20:29The House Social Finance explained AudioThe House Social Finance explained Jan 19, 2013 | 20:29The CBC's Neil Sandell explains what "social finance" is, and where the concept comes from in Canada. Then, Human resources and Skills Development Minister, Diane Finley, explains how the federal government wants to use social finance to tackle certain social issues.
Jan 12, 2013 | 48:29The House The House - January 12, 2013 AudioThe House The House - January 12, 2013 Jan 12, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon dissects the outcome of the meeting between First Nations leaders and the federal government. First, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo discusses what was accomplished at Friday's gathering, then we get the government's view with Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. Evan also speaks with Derek Nepinak, Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to find out why he chose to boycott the meeting. Then, we look at the future of the Idle No More movement with spokesperson Pam Palmater. Then, the CBC's Chris Hall and Terry Milewski help us put all sides in perspective and explain what it all means politically.
Jan 5, 2013 | 48:29The House Grand Chief Louttit calls Harper recognizing the need for dialogue 'a victory' AudioThe House Grand Chief Louttit calls Harper recognizing the need for dialogue 'a victory' Jan 5, 2013 | 48:29This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks forward to next week's meeting between First Nations leaders and the federal government. First, the Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council, Stan Louttit, discusses his expectations for Friday's gathering, whether the meeting will put an end to Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike, and what he thinks of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan.
Then, Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, explains the government's approach to the meeting and what he hopes will be accomplished.
Finally, Julian Fantino, the Minister of International Cooperation, explains what some critics have described as a major philosophical shift in how Canada's foreign aid dollars are distributed.
Dec 29, 2012 | 48:29The House The House - 2012 political quiz! AudioThe House The House - 2012 political quiz! Dec 29, 2012 | 48:29The CBC's National Affairs editor Chris Hall, CBC political blogger and House contributor Kady O'Malley, and PostMedia columnist and a long-time member of the CBC's popular At Issue panel on The National, Andrew Coyne, join us for our annual political quiz.
